How to Make a Complaint to Magistrate

Complaint is an allegation that a wrong has been done or a grievance suffered. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a complaint is the initial pleading that states a civil action and states the basis for the court’s jurisdiction, the basis for the plaintiff’s claim, and the demand for relief.  The term ‘complaint’ is most generally … Read more

Appointment of an Arbitrator

Arbitration is the process of resolving disputes between or among the parties through the use of one or more arbitrators rather than courts. It is an alternative to litigation as a dispute resolving mechanism. The term ‘arbitrator’ had not been defined in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 nor was it defined in the old … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Rti

The Right to Information Act was passed to empower the citizens of India, bring in transparency and accountability in the working of public authorities and control corruption. Through exercise of right to information, people are now better informed and equipped to keep necessary check on authorities and make government more accountable to the people for … Read more

Rera Punjab & Panckula Haryana Appellate Authority

Now that RERA is here what about appeals to RERA Appellate Authority in Punjab and Panchkula, Haryana. The RERA Act itself mandates the formation of such authorities where appeal against RERA Authority and Adjudicating officer should lie. RERA is a game changing legislation for Indian Real Estate Market which can be seen from the recent … Read more

Disciplinary Proceedings Procedure in India

Disciplinary Proceedings against a Govt. Servant: Procedure thereof Government Servants play a very important role to run the administration of the Country. They are important constituents of the administrative set up of the nation. They are pillars of the Govt. departments on whose shoulders the responsibility to implement the Govt. policies lies. They provide public … Read more

Deciding Maintenance of Spouse of Army

Currently, the Army pays up to 33 per cent of pay and allowances as maintenance on the spouse’s application. The orders to pay the allowance are routinely passed by officers at the level of GOC-in-C of a Command. Also Read- ILLEGAL TERMINATION IN INDIA The Chandigarh bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) on Friday said … Read more

Arbitration Proceedings in India

The origin of arbitration may be traced back to the system of village panchayats in the Ancient India. The ‘Panchas’ sitting collectively as ‘panchayat’ and delivering decisions on various matters of the village, commanded great respect and their decisions were accepted and obeyed unquestionably. During the 20th century, the arbitration in India was governed by the … Read more

Rera Provisions That a Consumer Must Know!

RERA is your gateway to protection, quality assurance, transparency , timely delivery and swift legal . RERA has changed how reality transactions once used to take place. The Act fosters discipline, accountability and standards amongst the builders in Real Estate Industry of India. Not to forget penalties and offences under the act for non compliance … Read more

Punishment of Reprimand by Aft Tribunal

SC Court has upheld the decision of AFT Tribunal Lucknow of setting aside ‘Punishment of Reprimand’ on Charge of retaining electronic items recovered during Operation Bluestar in Amritsar. Also Read- ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL ACT, 2007 Timeline of the case: 1 Chief of Army Staff refused to give substantive rank of Lt. Colonel by timescale to applicant … Read more

Does Rera Cover Commercial Projects?

Yes. It does. Isn’t it great! Now that you have brought an office space , shop or a commercial unit, you don’t have to dread about where to go? RERA is the place. Your new destination for relief. Times are gone when people have fears of consumer court dismissing their complaint on account of being … Read more

Love Marriage Protection Registration and High Court

Thinking about marriage, registration of a marriage and then applying for visa or thinking of going abroad, this post might just help you. My biggest challenge when I deal with clients enquiring about marriage registration, court marriage or love marriage protection matters from High Court Punjab and Haryana in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali Zirakpur Derabassi is … Read more

Title Search Report Legal Search Property Verification & Due Diligence

Before buying any property in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali Kharar Zirakpur Derabassi Mullanpur Garibdas,  the most important step is that of a verifying Title Search of the Property. The questions to be answered are: Also Read- CHECKLIST FOR BUYING PROPERTY IN CHANDIGARH PANCHKULA MOHALI ZIRAKPUR DERABASSI KHARAR BADDI 1 Whether the seller holds the ownership in revenue … Read more

What If Builder Doesn’t Comply With Rera Orders?

RERA Act envisages provision to issue Recovery warrants in case builder/developer fails to comply with RERA Authority orders. Sec 40 of the RERA Act provided for Recovery of Interest or penalty or compensation and enforcement of order in Real Estate  (Regulation and Development ) Act 2016. Sec 40 (1) enables RERA Authority to recover amount … Read more

Harassed Online. Know Your Rights

Introduction Present day crime is upto such an extent that a person is socially harassed even through social media sites. To prevent such misrepresentation many provisions are made by lawmakers to make a check on it Even after Supreme Court invalidate section 66-A (Punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service) of Information technology act … Read more

Custody of a Child in Nri Cases

Custody generally means to take the person into your own authority or under your consideration. Custody is always taken of a person generally living person. Custody of NRI child in a case means: A husband and wife when have filed a petition for divorce and have a child from that marriage then with whom the … Read more

Get Your Money Refunded for Delay in Possession

This time ‘ATS Green Golf Meadows’ has to face the music from Punjab State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission for causing delay in possession of the unit to consumer who had approached the forum on account of deficiency in services. See Also- CONSUMER COURT- A QUICK GUIDE FOR TRICITY Facts 1 Applicant booked the plot in 2005. … Read more

Rera or Consumer Forum?

This was the first question that people asked when RERA was introduced. What’s going to happen with pending complaints? Would consumer courts stop entertaining the complaints against builder? The answer was No. Fortunately! See also- HOW TO MAKE COMPLAINT UNDER RERA It was left at the option of consumer to choose the platform of redressal. Sec … Read more

Grounds for Divorce

Introduction-Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the … Read more

Builder Delaying Possession. What Is Your Right?

Straight to Fact- Everyday in Consumer Courts across the country, more than 50% case in daily causelist  are against builders, real estate projects promoters, Property Developers and new upcoming mushrooming societies that promises consumers to get modern living apart from other high end civic amenities like Gym, Club, recreational centers, Parks, Shopping , etc…. List … Read more

Mutual Consent Divorce in Zirakpur and Derabassi

As per Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) 1955, petition under section13-B to which we say Mutual Consent Divorce is to be filed in the Court of District Judge or similarly situated Additional District Judge. Read my post – Why Mutual Divorce is best way of Separation Legally. Presently the court of Zirakpur and Derabassi that happens to … Read more

Mact Claim Calculation

How is Compensation being calculated under Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) Be it Life Insurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance or even Motor Accidental Claim Insurance can ever compensate the loss of a loved one but it can make the family recover from such a grave loss by awarding adequate compensation. In India, compensation claim can … Read more

Legal Notice Before Consumer Complaint

The rise of Consumerism in India is evident from the fact that consumer spending in India has reached more than 18000 INR Billion in terms of consumer spending as per reports submitted by TradingEconomics.  A big thunder clap to all consumers out there in India who happens to read this post. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 the statute itself … Read more

Mutual Consent Divorce Procedure for Nri’s

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides provision for Mutual Consent Divorce in India under section 13-B to its citizens married under Hindu law staying in India or be it abroad in countries like Canada, America (USA or States we call), Australia, New Zealand, European Countries, UAE, and where so ever Indians are currently residing across the … Read more

Compromise Quashing in High Court Chandigarh

Recap- Quashing is term given to orders by High Court in general under Section 482 of CrPC exercising inherent powers where criminal proceedings before Trial Court (District Judge, Judicial Magistrate or Session Judge) are dropped or rejected as no prima facie offence is being made out and chances of accused committing the crime is to … Read more

Service Matters in Labour Court Cat Tribunal and High Court

Service matters are complicated and it is difficult to pursue strict compliance of rules and regulations wheresoever meritorious is to be promoted above hierarchy. In these situations often discretion is exercised that becomes suits in court which is the prime cause for rising disputes at workplace. What should be your first step in these service … Read more

Faq’s Mutual Divorce

Any divorce is difficult be it Mutual but still less bothersome and time consuming than Contested. You won’t believe me until it happens to you. I am extremely sorry to be straight but that’s happening when men from mars get married to women from venus. It has become equally difficult to get married and even broke marriage … Read more

Rera for Haryana

Haryana is still sleeping over Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.  The sluggish attitude of government can be seen from the view that even website of H-RERA has not taken off. H-RERA is running in a makeshift mode presently. Under the act state government can make more than one authority if it deems fit. Currently, … Read more

Criminal Matters in High Court Chandigarh

Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh hear matters pertaining to criminal appellate jurisdiction of all cities in the states of Punjab,  Haryana and Chandigarh (UT). Let’s see first what kind of cases come to PHHC short form of High Court At Chandigarh.  1 Regular and Anticipatory Bail matters and any matter connected therewith arising out of same … Read more

Cheque as a Security for Job in India

At the outset only it is illegal as law is silent on this but prior to giving of Cheque, if you sign a service agreement that covers liquidated damages then company may put force behind it for the realization of Cheque. Such service agreement generally shows employee at the receiving end and while leaving the … Read more

Legal Notice from Employer

Employee and Employer relationship is equivalent to knorr sweet and sour soup which is quirkier at times. You must enter and exit an organization with same grace, dignity and respect as in the beginning. One rough patch can rock your professional career and future prospects. So choose carefully, think wisely and adopt legal measures timely. And that’s … Read more

Maintenance Is Your Right When You Can’t.

Maintenance Is Your Right

I, rather everyone would pray never to be dependent on others for daily needs i.e. food, shelter, clothing and live life with dignity. But life is not always fair and then you have to seek support, or may call it help and in legal terms maintenance from the stronger one who can afford it and … Read more

Pil in Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

Pil in Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

This post covers PIL in Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh. PIL means Public Interest Litigation and You need to have Locus Standi to file it. Now you want to know about Locus Standi? Dictionary meaning says the right or capacity to bring an action or to appear in a court. So you need … Read more

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